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Saints not exceptions, but examples of humanity’s virtue: Pope
The saints are not unreachable “exceptions of humanity” but ordinary people who worked diligently to grow in virtue, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Pope canonises Argentina’s first female saint
St María Antonia de Paz Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, devoted herself to helping others experience God’s closeness and compassion, Pope Francis said after he declared the 18th-century consecrated laywoman a saint. Source: OSV News.
Beatification cause for ‘God’s architect’ takes major step
The beatification cause for “God’s architect” Antoni Gaudí, the designer of the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, just completed an important step on the path to officially declaring him a saint. Source: CNA.
Threat from nuclear weapons as great as ever, US archbishop warns
A United States archbishop has warned the threat from nuclear weapons is as great now as ever, and their destructive power is more immediate than climate change. Source: OSV News.
‘History came to life’ at Glowrey family celebration day
Descendants of three siblings of pioneering medical missionary Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ came from across Victoria and interstate for a unique family day in Melbourne. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Hugo’s inspiration for bishop in Les Misérables on the path to sainthood
The real bishop behind Victor Hugo’s famous Les Misérables character may be on the path to sainthood, with France’s bishops voting to open the diocesan process for his beatification. Source: OSV News.
UK bishops elevate St Winefride’s Well to national shrine status
The bishops of England and Wales have elevated St Winefride’s Well to the status of a national shrine. Source: Catholic Herald.
Learn about the saints, be moved by their examples: Pope
Holiness is a gift everyone receives with Baptism, and it is a journey to be made together with the help of the saints in heaven, Pope Francis said on the Feast of All Saints yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Thérèse of Lisieux teaches us love and trust in God’s mercy: Pope
Pope Francis has commended the “little greatness” of St Thérèse of Lisieux in a new message focusing on the 19th-century Carmelite’s relevance for the Church today. Source: CNA.